To Determine the Underlying Factors Relating to the Undernourishment of an Older

question 23

Multiple Choice

To determine the underlying factors relating to the undernourishment of an older adult patient,what is the most appropriate question the nurse can ask?

• A) "Do you have a history of any malabsorption diseases?"
• B) "Do you have a way to get to a grocery store to buy your food?"
• C) "Are you taking any medications that alter your taste or tolerance of foods?"
• D) "Can you give me an example of what you normally eat throughout the day?"

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Definitions:

Electra Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Carl Jung, referring to a girl's psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring around ages 3-6, focusing on the genitals and differences between sexes.

Psychoanalysts

Professionals who study and treat the unconscious factors that influence behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, based on the theories and methods of Freud.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories about the unconscious mind and the development of sexuality.